Hi everyone! I’m planning to attend ISI Japanese Language School in Ikebukuro soon and was wondering if anyone here has studied there before. I’d love to hear about your experience—what you liked, what you didn’t, and any tips for new students.
I’m also considering ISI Student Dormitory (Tokyo-Toda International House) but can’t find many reviews. If anyone has lived there (or knows someone who has), I’d really appreciate any insights on:
- Cleanliness & maintenance
- Room size & facilities
- Noise levels & overall living experience
- Management & rules (any strict policies or issues?)
- Whether it’s worth the cost
It is also extremely expensive, 342,000 for April 1-June 23, essentially not even three full months. Yet I am worried because I'll be arriving in Japan in less than a month and haven't found many suitable options. I found some sharehouses from XRoss in SA101 in Shimoitabashi and SA056 Tokyo Ikebukuro that looked promising but XRoss has been ghosting me on inquiries. And I haven't found many reviews of those online.
Any advice or experiences would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!
by Melon3Yangmay